Three Things Learned From Nigeria Players' Performance Last Weekend: Iwobi's Showboating, Chukwueze New Star, Ekong Consistent
Published: December 01, 2018
As Nigerian players get on the pitches across Europe to help their club gain victories in their league matches this weekend, we recall three major takeaways from some of the boys' efforts in the penultimate weekend.
1. A New Star Is Born In Chukwueze
Super Eagles new kid on the block Samuel Chukwueze scored in Villarreal's 2-1 win over Real Betis over the weekend.
Aside his goal, his all round play was a menace for the former team of Finidi George. He missed some clear scoring chances but was hailed by former Arsenal and Espanyol right back Lauren, and Spanish journalist Guilem Balague for his performance. Balague described him as "the only spark in Villarreal's attack."
Chukwueze was also described by Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr Monday on national television as being useful to the national team as the team do not have plenty of left footed offensive players. This shows that he could be at his club and national team for a very long time.
A similar performance may be in the offing against Barcelona.
2. Alex Iwobi Must Watch His Showboating
Alex Iwobi played a part in Arsenal's second goal in the 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium as he passed the ball to Saed Kolasinac whose cross was prodded home by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
However Iwobi was at fault for the home side's goal as he gave away the ball at the edge of the Bournemouth penalty area trying to waltz his way into the opposition's goal.
Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp would rather blame Hector Bellerin for not running back to block the passage of the ball but the first offender was Iwobi whose showboating in the first place cost his team.
3. Ekong Is Consistent, Udinese May Get Offers For Him
William Troost-Ekong was once again in Udinese's line up last weekend as they shocked AS Roma 1-0 at home.
Ekong and Leon Balogun are Nigeria's first choices at central defence but while the latter has been finding it very difficult to break into Brighton and Hove's first XI, Ekong has continued his consistent showings for Udinese and may be a transfer target of clubs across Europe in a not too distant future.
His defensive numbers against Roma (1 tackle, 13 clearances, 1 blocked shot, 4 aerials won, 28 touches of the ball) were not bad and hopefully he can have better days ahead - which may inadvertently turn him to be subject of interests from clubs across Europe.
1. A New Star Is Born In Chukwueze
Super Eagles new kid on the block Samuel Chukwueze scored in Villarreal's 2-1 win over Real Betis over the weekend.
Aside his goal, his all round play was a menace for the former team of Finidi George. He missed some clear scoring chances but was hailed by former Arsenal and Espanyol right back Lauren, and Spanish journalist Guilem Balague for his performance. Balague described him as "the only spark in Villarreal's attack."
Chukwueze was also described by Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr Monday on national television as being useful to the national team as the team do not have plenty of left footed offensive players. This shows that he could be at his club and national team for a very long time.
A similar performance may be in the offing against Barcelona.
2. Alex Iwobi Must Watch His Showboating
Alex Iwobi played a part in Arsenal's second goal in the 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium as he passed the ball to Saed Kolasinac whose cross was prodded home by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
However Iwobi was at fault for the home side's goal as he gave away the ball at the edge of the Bournemouth penalty area trying to waltz his way into the opposition's goal.
Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp would rather blame Hector Bellerin for not running back to block the passage of the ball but the first offender was Iwobi whose showboating in the first place cost his team.
3. Ekong Is Consistent, Udinese May Get Offers For Him
William Troost-Ekong was once again in Udinese's line up last weekend as they shocked AS Roma 1-0 at home.
Ekong and Leon Balogun are Nigeria's first choices at central defence but while the latter has been finding it very difficult to break into Brighton and Hove's first XI, Ekong has continued his consistent showings for Udinese and may be a transfer target of clubs across Europe in a not too distant future.
His defensive numbers against Roma (1 tackle, 13 clearances, 1 blocked shot, 4 aerials won, 28 touches of the ball) were not bad and hopefully he can have better days ahead - which may inadvertently turn him to be subject of interests from clubs across Europe.
Izuchukwu Okosi
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
Latest News
- Kevin Zeroli reaches an agreement in principle to sign new contract at AC Milan
- Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in the treatment room at Chelsea
- 16-year-old box-to-box Nigerian midfielder trains with Arsenal first team pre-Manchester City
- Manu Garba returns to Golden Eaglets as head coach; assistant roles for Ugbade, Bala Nikyu
- Trabzonspor eye move for Nwakali's teammate as potential replacement for Southampton loanee Onuachu
- Has Finidi George done enough to be Super Eagles coach after Ghana and Mali games?
- Arsenal, Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain: Transfer insider reveals Osimhen's likely destination
- Three tactical errors made by Finidi during Super Eagles 2-0 defeat against Mali
- Official: Nigeria international striker joins five-time Norwegian champions Molde FK
- Super Eagles midfielder Onyeka fit to face Man Utd after missing friendly against Mali
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football